Albany, New York: There are 213 total legislative seats with 2012 elections in New York, where polling places open at 6:00 AM and close at 9:00 PM New York Time.

In the Senate, Republicans currently hold 33 of 62 seats; Democrats need to gain 4 seats to flip control of the chamber. Only two incumbents are retiring, both Republicans. Unlike the Senate, the Assembly is solidly Democratic (99-49) and is unlikely to change hands.

Of the 213 incumbents up for election in 2012, 189 (88.7%) of them are running for re-election. A total of 140 of 213 (65.7%) districts will see more than one major party candidate in the general election.